บท 178: Playing with Mayor (1)

As Wang Xiao stepped out into the cool night air, the voice of Yin Yue echoed in his mind, tinged with confusion. [Are you not going to interrogate that mayor?] she asked, clearly puzzled by his sudden departure from the bar.

Wang Xiao continued walking, his stride steady as he replied mentally, "We can't interrogate him in front of everyone, can we?" There was a strategic calmness in his tone, a clear indication that he had a plan in mind. He pulled out his phone, skillfully navigating to an app to check the location of Mayor Hasting's residence.

The screen displayed a map, pinpointing the mayor's luxurious abode – a place far removed from the crowded city.

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Mayor's Residence!

Within the welcoming confines of the Hasting residence, the air was filled with the comforting aroma of Grace's cooking. Grace, Mayor Hasting's wife, entered the living area where her daughter Amelia was engrossed in her studies.